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July is upon us, which means summer is in full swing and everyone is searching for free things to do in Montreal right now.

And we're here to help! Here are 11 ideas that won't cost you a dime this month.

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There were at least 11 residential schools in Quebec. 

This article contains content that might not be suitable for some readers.

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It’s official — the Montreal Canadiens are going to the Stanley Cup final! Celebrate by living it up this weekend in Montreal.

The weather may say rain, but just like the Habs, this city is always full of surprises.

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People's Party of Canada (PPC) Leader Maxime Bernier was arrested after making an appearance at a 'freedom rally' in Manitoba on June 11 for allegedly violating public health rules.

According to a PPC press release, he then spent eight hours in jail before being released on the night of June 11 after paying  $1,000 cash bail.

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Summer is on its way to Quebec, and you may be struggling to figure out what to do in the province as most activities in Quebec remain closed due to COVID-19.

We've rounded up some of the best drive-in theatres in Quebec — open right now — that you can visit for a fun and low-key weekend evening.

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This weekend, there are lots of things to do in Montreal, like trying new food, checking out a festival and exploring the city now that it's finally getting warmer.

However you decide to spend your weekend, make it yours and make sure to take some time for yourself — you deserve it.

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If you never got a chance to check out Illumi – A Dazzling World of Lights by Cavalia before it closed for the season in mid-March, you're in luck. Illumi is coming back to Laval for 11 days in April with a trippy new Easter and springtime theme.

Illumi calls itself "the world's largest multimedia sound and light show" and "a one-of-a-kind magical nocturnal adventure that dazzles visitors with thousands of monumental light structures."

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Rejoice! If you've been wondering what to do with your time lately, you'll be happy to know Montreal's Museum of Fine Arts will be opening its doors to the public again shortly.

The Government of Quebec recently announced that museums, hairdressers and stores will be allowed to reopen as of February 8.

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As the province enters a new, intense period of lockdown, Quebec schools are getting new rules too.

Calling schools his top priority, Premier François Legault made clear that they're staying open even as many other institutions and sectors close.

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As we prepare to enter a new lockdown period in Quebec that will see non-essential businesses close from December 25 to January 11 (inclusive), we also prepare for a Christmas like no other. 

This means that in addition to the usual Christmas closures — which can be hard enough to keep track of — there are additional shutdowns due to COVID-19.  

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Grocery stores in Montréal, along with other essential Quebec businesses, will remain open this holiday season as part of Premier François Legault's two-week lockdown between December 25 and January 11.

According to Santé Montréal's data on COVID-19 outbreaks in Montréal, as of December 8, 38% of total outbreaks in the city were found in workplaces.

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In a press conference on December 15, Premier François Legault introduced even tighter restrictions in Quebec to slow the spread of COVID-19 around the holidays. 

Most of the new measures will be in place from December 17 to January 11 — a period Legault referred to as a "holiday pause." 

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